The weekend's lightning storms started four separate incidents, with two starting up in Coleambally and another pair in Grong Grong. While the pair in Grong Grong were left to be extinguished by the rain, a fire in Coleambally burnt 26 hectares of wheat crops before it was extinguished.

The other burnt a small amount but was quickly contained.

Acting district manager of the Griffith RFS Scott Connor said that another fire was caused by the lightning, but was delayed in starting due to the moisture accompanying the storm.

"We were pretty lucky, we were pretty safe compared to some other districts," he explained.

"It could happen again, if we get more lightning storms. The moisture in the ground is high enough to not allow the fires to burn large areas though. A lightning strike could hit a tree and that could burn for days before it could ever spread."

"We won't have the big huge fires that we might have had."

The RFS is currently pushing the "Live Bushfire Ready" campaign, a push for residents to ensure they are prepared for the possibility of bushfires and to make a plan in advance.

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"It's basically trying to get to the point that you need your property prepared, well before the fire starts," Mr Connor said.

"You need to have a plan so you know what you'll do."

He added that the weather wasn't looking particularly concerning over Christmas, but a plan was still necessary.

"Weather over Christmas is not looking too bad. It's going to be warm, but not windy ... Still download the bushfire survival plan as one of the first steps though."

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